Netanyahu offers Bennett defence ministry job
November 10, 2019 by JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday offered New Right Party leader Naftali Bennett the spot of the country’s defence minister in a move perceived as a way to stop Bennet from joining a coalition led by the rival Blue and White Party. Read more
UAE to allow Israelis to visit for 2020 World Expo, and perhaps afterwards as well
November 10, 2019 by JNS
The United Arab Emirates will open its doors to Israelis for the 2020 World Expo in Dubai and may allow them to continue to visit even after it’s over. Read more
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg expected to run for president
November 10, 2019 by JNS
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to run for president after announcing earlier this year that he would not run for the Democratic nomination. Read more
$1.2 million grant for Project Rozana
November 10, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Project Rozana, an international charity dedicated to building the health capacity of Palestinian society by leveraging Israel’s world-class healthcare system has been awarded a €741,286 (A$1,193,650) grant by the European Union (EU). Read more
A special Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremony
November 10, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
30 children who lost parents serving in the IDF and security forces have celebrated their Bar and Bat Mitzvah at President Rivlin’s home in Jerusalem. Read more
Netanyahu calls on the international community to ‘wake up’ after IAEA confirms Iran lied about nuclear program
November 8, 2019 by Arye Green -TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of lying about its nuclear program and called on the international community to “wake up” and sanction Iran, as the International Atomic Energy Agency reportedly reviewed a secret atomic site in Tehran uncovered by Israeli intelligence. Read more
Moriah fraud allegedly almost $4 million
November 8, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The barrister for Moriah College has told Sydney’s Supreme Court that its former financial controller is accused of defrauding the school of “close to $4million”. Read more
South Head out of liquidation
November 8, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The South Head & District Synagogue (Sydney) (South Head) was formally taken out of liquidation and resumed its status as a solvent company. Read more
UNRWA head resigns over misconduct allegations
November 8, 2019 by JNS
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) announced his resignation on Wednesday, following allegations of sexual misconduct, nepotism, retaliation, discrimination and other abuses of authority. Read more
Israel is not going away
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Nikki Haley: “The UN’s bias against Israel has long undermined peace, by encouraging an illusion that Israel will go away. Israel is not going away.” Read more
It’s up to you, Sydney
November 7, 2019 by Henry Benjamin
The new Hakoah Club plans to open in Rushcutters Bay in Sydney around the middle of 2022 if all goes according to plan…but next step will depend on the community’s willingness to support and embrace the project. Read more
Hakoah: what you need to know
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Facts and figures. Read more
NSW to tap into Israel’s water management know-how
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The NSW Government has today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Energy of the State of Israel to enhance collaboration and cooperation in water resource management. Read more
Israeli ambassador to UN calls for UNRWA’s shutdown, as its chief steps down
November 7, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Danny (UN) Danon called for the shuttering of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) after the body publicized the preliminary findings of its probe into broad corruption among its leadership. Read more
Women coming together to aid homelessness
November 7, 2019 by Kirsten Young
Two hundred and forty women attended Jewish Care’s 23rd Annual Generations of Women Brunch, held recently at The Ivory, Elsternwick, Melbourne. Read more
The ANZAC legend
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Despite a barrage of missile attacks from Gaza, over 40 Australians and Israelis joined the Annual Anzac Bike Ride at Kibbutz Beeri last Friday to commemorate the 102nd Anniversary of the Anzac victory of the Battle of Beersheba. Read more
UIA centenary celebrations
November 7, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
United Israel Appeal will launch its 2020 Campaign at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in November with guest speakers Sam Grundwerg – World Chairman Keren Hayesod-UIA and Amira Ahronoviz – CEO & Director General of the Jewish Agency. Read more
Police arrest man for threatening Netanyahu’s life
November 6, 2019 by TPS-IL
The Police’s 433 Cyber Unit on Tuesday detained a man, 55 from Ashkelon, on suspicion of that he posted incitement against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara and son Yair. Read more
Israel’s visitors’ numbers continue to climb
November 6, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
447,100 tourist entries into Israel were recorded in October 2019 (when most of the Jewish holidays fell), 7.9% less than October 2018 and 4.9% more than October 2017. Read more
40,000 year-old teeth
November 6, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Who exactly were the Aurignacians who lived in the Levant ca. 40,000 years ago? Until recently, little evidence, human remains or otherwise, had been found to possibly tell their story. Read more
New UK House of Commons Speaker said Jewish MPs ‘face worst of it’ online
U.K. Labour Party member Lindsay Hoyle was elected on Monday as Speaker of the U.K. House of Commons amid his party facing backlash and the United Kingdom reaching a deal to leave the European Union. Read more
Fatah official says PA chief Abbas, soon to turn 85, won’t run for re-election
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas will not run for re-election, senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub told Palestine TV on Monday. Read more
Meet Mathias Cormann
November 6, 2019 by Susana Wills-Johnson
Perth’s Carmel School’s Foundation will bring together the local business community for a breakfast event with Senator Mathias Cormann, Minister for Finance and Leader of the Government in the Senate. Read more
Supreme Court rules Israel can deport Human Rights Watch official
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that Human Rights Watch Israel and Palestine director Omar Shakir may be deported, upholding a district court ruling that found him guilty of promoting anti-Israel boycotts. Read more
Jewish astronaut Jessica Meir shares photos of Israel captured from space
November 6, 2019 by JNS
Jewish astronaut Jessica Meir has shared photos of Israel she took from space.
Kristallnacht commemoration in Perth
November 6, 2019 by Eli Rabinowitz
Alleged serious fraud at Moriah College
November 5, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Board of Sydney’s Moriah College is investigating recently discovered serious alleged fraudulent activity, which appears to have been committed, over a period of time, within the College by a former administrative employee. Read more
A school shares the mourning following the tragic death of one of its students
November 5, 2019 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Year 8 Emanuel School student, Alexi Bader, passed away tragically late on Saturday afternoon as a result of a kite surfing accident. Read more
New JCA Census report now available for all Jewish organisations to download
November 5, 2019 by J-Wire
The Jewish Population of Australia: Key Findings from the 2016 Census can now be downloaded from the JCA website. Read more
Holocaust survivors and rescuer from Greece reunite in Jerusalem
November 4, 2019 by TPS-IL
After almost eight decades, two Holocaust survivors now living in Israel were reunited on Sunday with their Greek rescuer in the Hall of Names at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in Jerusalem. Read more
